Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede (Desmoxytes purpurosea) is a spiny and toxic millipede aptly named for its bright pink color. It was discovered in Thailand in 2007. These adult millipedes are approximately 3 cm long and live in the open on leaf litter. The millipedes have glands that produce hydrogen cyanide to protect them from predators. The shocking pink dragon millipede was named third in the top ten species in 2008 by the International Institute for Species Exploration.
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